Nutrition Programs
National School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a voluntary program available to all public schools, private schools, and residential child care institutions which agree to operate a non-profit program offering lunches meeting federal requirements to all children in attendance. The NSLP includes the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Seamless Summer Option, and Afterschool Care Program. For more detailed information, click on Frequently Asked Questions.
- Administrative Handbook, July 2011
- Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs
- Biometric Information
- Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement
- Commodities/Food Distribution Program
- Commonly Used Acronyms
- Contracts and Procurement
- Competitive Procurement and Private Grants for School Food Programs
- Electronic Direct Certification
- Farm to School
- Forms, Documents, and Resources
- Free and Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility Data
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
- Guidelines for Management of Food Allergies in Schools
- HACCP/Food Safety Information
- Household Eligibility Applications and Documents
- Monitoring and Program Requirements
- New Applicants—Program Participation Request Form
- Online Applications and Reports
- Part 305—School Food Service Rules
- Public Act 096-0734 (which amends Public Act 095-0155)—Summer Food Service Program
- Legislation
- Questions and Answers (9/11)
- Reimbursement Rates
- School Dismissals for H1N1 Outbreaks
- School-Based Child Nutrition Programs Calendar July 2011 – June 2012 (39 MB)
- School Meals Initiative
- Spotlight on Schools
- Wellness Policy (NSLP)
